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Icon of Indian cinema who starred in more than 300 films dies, aged 89

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The Independent UK

130 kmph tracks, 55 kmph speed: Why are Indian trains still this slow despite Mission Raftaar?

In March 2025, the Ministry of Railways had stated that most of its divisions maintain “over 90% punctuality”. Behind the headline figure lies the everyday reality of passengers, with the punctuality index actually declining. Reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and congestion lead to most delays, data show and experts say.

Newslaundry

Elon Musk’s new X policy unwittingly exposes MAGA influencers as foreign trolls

Some users were based in places like Nigeria, Eastern Europe, and India despite posting U.S.-focused right-wing content

The Independent UK

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I Dream of Theresa May review – willing immigrant’s political conversion spurs stiff debate

A young, gay Indian man learns steps to Britishness from a phantom vision of the Tory politician, but the result is less sinister a satire than it should be

The Guardian - UK

Australia star Head plunders another classic knock

Australia star Travis Head has created a reputation as a player for the biggest stage, with his latest Ashes century to be long remembered.

AAP

Indian state faces rising bear attacks as officials authorise drastic measures

Forests in the Himalayan state report a surge in maulings as officials warn of shifting bear behaviour

The Independent UK

Inside India’s ‘widow villages’ where silicosis devastates communities

Independent Urdu reports from Rajasthan’s mining belt, where entire villages have been devastated by silicosis

The Independent UK

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Hafta 564: Killing of Madvi Hidma and aftermath of Red Fort blast

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by journalist and author Rahul Pandita and The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal.

Newslaundry

NVIDIA pushes GeForce Now India launch to Q1 2026, but the wait will be worth it: You can now register to receive updates on the RTX 5080-powered cloud gaming service

NVIDIA has started building out GeForce Now in India, and while the service is only debuting in Q1 2026, you can now register to receive updates.

Windows Central

Fiery Tejas Crash at Dubai Airshow Leaves India's Defence Showcase in Mourning and Global Scrutiny

India's Tejas fighter jet crashed in flames at the Dubai Airshow, killing its pilot and sparking global scrutiny of the country's defence ambitions.

International Business Times UK

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Pre-Weekend Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +12 (+0.82%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +4.10 (+0.98%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled higher on some pre-weekend short covering. Since posting 3.5-week highs on Wednesday, sugar prices...

Barchart

‘There’s no way you can hand-make those’: Dallas woman shops Walmart’s holiday tins. Then she sees where the Danish cookies are actually made

Walmart’s selection of festive Danish cookies has come under fire on TikTok. This follows a flurry of videos alleging that these confections are made in unhygienic conditions.

The Mary Sue

Dubai Airshow Horror: Fighter Jet Explodes Into Fireball, Fatal Crash Stuns Crowd

A fatal Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Airshow has stunned spectators, killing an Indian Air Force pilot and prompting an urgent investigation into airshow safety.

International Business Times UK

Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Gains

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +5 (+0.34%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.60%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and moved slightly higher on some pre-weekend short covering. Since posting 3.5-week highs on Wednesday, sugar prices have...

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Evening Standard

Queen Camilla celebrates Commonwealth essay winners after they tour The Standard newsroom

Participants of the world’s oldest international writing competition were asked to write about ‘Our Commonwealth Journey’

Newslaundry

Meet the ex-player who set Deepti Sharma on the path to glory

In the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup, Agra’s very own all-rounder Deepti Sharma played a pivotal role in securing a historic win for the Indian team. Dazzling spectators with both the ball and bat, she set multiple records along the way.

Benzinga

India's Richest Man-Led RIL Abruptly Halts Russian Oil Imports — Is Trump's Pressure Finally Forcing India To Pivot Away From Putin?

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, said it will stop importing Russian crude into its export-only Jamnagar refinery, effective Thursday. From Dec. 1, all exports will come solely from non-Russian sources.

The Conversation

The UK has praised India’s digital ID system – but it’s locked millions out of their legitimate benefits

The UK government is promoting its plan for a new digital identity scheme as a way to streamline services, prevent fraud and ensure that welfare benefits reach only those entitled to them. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, has argued that digital ID is central to modernising the welfare state and…

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The Guardian - UK

Leading law firm cuts London back-office staff as it embraces AI

Clifford Chance makes about 50 roles redundant, and PwC indicates that AI may lead to fewer hirings

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve been eating it for more than 100 years’: how one community turns stink bug infestations into lunch

In India’s Mizoram state, people have an intricate system of harvesting and consuming the pungent and nutritious bugs

Evening Standard

I Dream of Theresa May at Tara Theatre: an electric black comedy about the hostile environment

5/5 The former Home Secretary torments and guides a queer Indian immigrant as he desperately seeks settled status

The Guardian - US

‘Like a kid again’: Jonathan Toews’ long road from NHL stardom to India and back

After years of illness, burnout and pressure, Jonathan Toews turned to radical Ayurvedic treatment in India. Now he’s back on NHL ice with renewed clarity

Newslaundry

SIR leaves BLOs overworked, citizens confused

Across India, the accuracy of electoral rolls has long been a concern. From duplicate entries and deceased voters to large-scale migration, which the election machinery has failed to track.

The Independent UK

Bandana girl: Why a two-second clip of a makeup look is everywhere on X

A routine ride and a momentary selfie has turned an anonymous X user into an unexpected viral figure. No one has been able to figure out why

Barchart

Sugar Prices Finish Little Changed Amid Consolidation

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed unchanged, and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +0.10 (+0.02%). Sugar prices settled little changed on Thursday as they consolidated recent gains. On Wednesday, sugar prices rose to 3.5-week highs on positive carryover from Tuesday, when...

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